While wands or swords may accessorize some costumes, bright glow necklaces will be donned by many, thanks to Safe From the Start San Jose.

In an effort to make safety a priority on Halloween, this nonprofit organization provides glow necklaces for the children meandering the sidewalks on Halloween to make them more visible to motorists.

"The value in the glow necklace is that it helps motorists see kids on the street," said Tamara Davis, a crime prevention specialist with the San Jose Police Department.

Trick-or-treaters will also receive a safety card with their glow necklace, which lists safety tips to keep in mind while walking around the neighborhood.

Safe From the Start San Jose uses donations collected year round to purchase the necklaces, then distributes them to homes that have volunteered to serve as safety centers in communities throughout San Jose. Homes that serve as safety centers receive a sign to place in the front yard to identify it as such, and neighbors trick-or-treating can ask for a necklace along with their treats.

So far, four homes in Almaden have volunteered to pass out the glow necklaces.

Ann-Marie Meacham, executive director for the organization, said the glow necklace program was initiated by now-Vice Mayor Cindy Chavez in 1999. The necklaces were first distributed out of Chavez's home in District 3.

Six years later, the program has grown and now the distribution starts with a kickoff party at City Hall. This year, the police department and fire department will both give presentations about safety for trick-or-treaters.